IBM WebSphere Application Server up to 6.1.0.2 JSP File Remote Code Execution

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in IBM WebSphere Application Server up to 6.1.0.2. This affects an unknown function of the component JSP File Handler. The manipulation results in Remote Code Execution. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2006-5323. There is no exploit available. It is advisable to implement a patch to correct this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in IBM WebSphere Application Server up to 6.1.0.2 (Application Server Software). Affected is an unknown function of the component JSP File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a remote code execution vulnerability. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Unspecified vulnerability in IBM WebSphere Application Server before 6.1.0.2 has unspecified impact and attack vectors, related to a "possible security exposure," aka PK29360.

The bug was discovered 09/18/2006. The weakness was shared 10/11/2006 with IBM (Website). The advisory is shared for download at www-1.ibm.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2006-5323 since 10/17/2006. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 23 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $25k-$100k. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 87064 (IBM WebSphere Unspecified Security Exposure (PK29360)).

Upgrading to version 6.1.0 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at www-1.ibm.com. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be patching the affected component.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (29641), SecurityFocus (BID 20455†), OSVDB (29615†), Secunia (SA22372†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-14700†). The entries VDB-1218, VDB-2606, VDB-2605 and VDB-32781 are related to this item. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Remote Code Execution
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Status: Proof-of-Concept

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Recommended: Patch
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Upgrade: WebSphere Application Server 6.1.0
Patch: www-1.ibm.com

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: www-1.ibm.com
Researcher: http://www.ibm.com
Organization: IBM
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2006-5323 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2006-5323
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-2604
X-Force: 29641
SecurityFocus: 20455 - IBM WebSphere Application Server Prior to 6.1.0.2 Multiple Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 22372 - IBM WebSphere Application Server Three Vulnerabilities, Moderately Critical
OSVDB: 29615 - IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) Unspecified Security Exposure
Vulnerability Center: 14700 - IBM WebSphere Application Server <6.1.0.2 Possible Security Exposure, Medium
Vupen: ADV-2006-4000

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Entryinfo

Created: 10/16/2006 10:02
Updated: 04/24/2026 12:41
Changes: 10/16/2006 10:02 (79), 07/17/2019 07:26 (3), 06/15/2025 22:13 (20), 04/24/2026 12:41 (1)
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